Delivery of a high quality Shared Lives Service to vulnerable adults from the age of 16 across the County of Essex. The Service shall provide support and/or accommodation to move in with or regularly visit an approved carer who provides either long term accommodation with care and/or support in the home, a short term placement to support move-on to independence, short breaks/respite with or without care, or day opportunities.

Delivery of a Shared Lives Service to vulnerable adults from the age of 16 across the County of Essex, excluding Southend and Thurrock, including those with Learning Disabilities (including challenging behaviour); Mental Health; Autism; Substance Misuse; Criminal Justice; Rehabilitation from Hospital; Physical and Sensory Impairment; People with Dementia and Older People. To provide support and/or accommodation to move in with or visit an approved carer for long term accommodation with care and/or support in the home, a short term placement to support move-on to independence, short breaks/respite with or without care, or day opportunities.